Sports medicine
Physicians specializing in sports medicine help with injuries related to athletics, fitness and exercise. They can diagnose and treat damage to the muscle, ligament, bone and tendon. Common reasons to see them include concussions, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, shin splints and muscle strains.
Sports medicine specialists across the Wasatch Front
When injury strikes during sports and recreational activities, the sports medicine doctors at MountainStar Healthcare's hospitals are here for you.
Our doctors combine their orthopedic and sports medicine expertise to help you heal and prevent re-injury. Additionally, our clinics are located throughout the Wasatch Front, providing convenient access to expert sports injury treatment when you need it most.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free medical information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free medical information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
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Comprehensive sports medicine services
Our sports medicine programs provide a full range of orthopedic sports medicine services from board-certified sports medicine physicians, including:
- Emergency sports injury treatment
- Concussion management
- Arthritis care
- Sports medicine physical therapy
- Nonsurgical treatments to help you minimize time away from sports, school or work
- Access to expert orthopedic surgeons, when surgery is necessary
Our orthopedic and sports medicine care team
Our sports medicine doctors partner with physical therapists, as well as specialists from orthopedic care and pain management, to deliver effective care for our patients. This multidisciplinary sports medicine team ensures we can provide the type of care that is right for you.
Types of sports injuries we treat
Often, we are able to treat sports injuries with non-surgical techniques. However, when surgical care is necessary, we provide quick access to high-quality surgical services.
Some of the sports injuries and sports-related conditions we treat include:
- Back and neck pain
- Broken bones
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Concussions
- Dislocated joints
- Fractures, sprains, strains and other injuries
- Joint pain
- Ligament injuries
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
- Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries
- Meniscus injuries
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Rotator cuff tears
- Trigger finger
Emergency sports injury treatment
If you have sustained a sports injury that needs immediate attention, MountainStar Healthcare hospitals provide 24/7 emergency care. Our emergency room (ER) doctors and nurses are experienced at quickly diagnosing and treating sports injuries in both adults and children.
Sports injury surgery
If your condition requires surgery, our orthopedic surgeons deliver expert surgical care. We use minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible to provide you with a shorter hospital stay and recovery time. We also educate you throughout your surgical experience to ensure a successful recovery and return to your sport.
Sports medicine physical therapy
Your sports medicine physician may prescribe physical therapy as sports injury treatment or rehabilitation after surgery. During physical therapy sessions, our therapists help you regain strength, function and endurance through a personalized therapy regimen.
Safely returning to your sport
Not only are we dedicated to delivering expert sports injury treatment, but we are also here to help you confidently return to your sport. Your sports medicine specialist serves as a resource and can educate you on preventing re-injury specific to your sport.